CRANFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Truck Protection Inc. (NTP), North America’s leading
independent provider of extended service contracts to the trucking
industry, announces the launch of new coverage plans for self-powered
refrigeration units on medium duty trucks.

The new product provides essential protection for these refrigeration
units covering both the diesel components as well as the compressor.
This new extended service plan is designed for Carrier and Thermo King
Units and will provide extended coverage for up to two additional years.
Buyers can add this coverage to their drive-train service plans and
receive a complete package of comprehensive protection. “Now
Refrigerated Carriers can purchase remarketed vehicles with greater
confidence, as one of the most critical operating components of their
vehicle will have iron-clad protection”, said Robert Amico, president
and CEO of National Truck Protection.

The new refrigeration plan provides coverage for 28 internally
lubricated engine components contained within the refrigeration unit as
well as coverage for the compressor. NTP’s world-class claims
organization will provide the same high level 24/7/365 service for these
units as it does for all of its other diesel and specialized service
contracts. “The addition of this coverage will provide far reaching
benefits to refrigerated carriers as their need for consistent and
reliable temperature control is critical to their business”, stated
Amico.

The NTP refrigeration package will be widely available as an add-on to
the company’s NTP and ATP branded products. These products are available
at NTP authorized commercial truck dealers and resellers throughout the
United States.

About National Truck Protection Co., Inc. (NTP)

NTP, based in Cranford, NJ, is the leading independent provider of
warranty and service contracts to the North American trucking industry.
For over 33 years, NTP has provided private label warranties to major
OEMs as well as extended service contracts to the used truck segment
through its extensive network of corporate and independent dealers. NTP
provides the most comprehensive repair and breakdown management services
in the industry. For information, please visit www.ntpwarranty.com.
NTP provides value-based warranty products through its wholly owned
subsidiary, American Truck Protection, LLC. For more information on ATP
product, please visit www.atpwarranty.com.

NTP is a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries. Founded in 2003,
Kinderhook Industries is a private equity firm with over $2.0 billion of
committed capital. By providing access to capital, strategic advice and
an extensive network of relationships, Kinderhook Industries has a
history of successfully building privately held firms in partnership
with management. For more information please visit www.kinderhook.com.

NTP is an Accredited Member of the Better Business Bureau. Please visit www.bbb.org
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